Tutorial: Ruby Slippers from “The Wizard of Oz”
Step 2: Paint the Shoes
NOTE: If your base shoes are already an appropriate shade of red, skip this step.
NOTE 2: These instructions are for a leather or pleather shoe. If your shoes are fabric, I recommend RIT dye or Jacquard fabric paint to color your shoes.
Use the deglazer to remove any sealer or top coat on the shoe.
REMINDER: Follow safe practices when working with materials that produce fumes.
Paint the ENTIRE shoe (including the arch and inside face of the heel) with multiple coats, allowing it to dry between coats.
Apply glitter paint to the edges of the shoe openings.
WHY? The sequins won’t fully extend perfectly to the edge. Putting glitter on the edges adds some sparkle to catch the light if the underlying shoe is visible in those areas.
Apply the sealer to protect the paint.